My Day & Night Skin Care Routine!

Hey there my loves! So this has been a very requested post and I'm so sorry I haven't gotten around to doing it yet! This is my Day & Night Skin Care Routine! I know what you're thinking "Day and Night?!" Yes! I use different products depending on my needs for the time of day. The products I'm going to mention are not for "all skin types", some of the more basic things are, but for the most part they're for my combination skin. Combination skin means your skin has both components of dry and oily, now there are two types of combination skin: Combination Oily and Combination Dry. Which basically means if your Combination Oily you're more oily than dry and vice versa for Combination Dry. I myself am Combination Dry. While I can get oily on my forehead and sometimes on my cheeks, I'm very dry around my nose, outer cheeks and chin so that is why I've chosen these products for myself. They're very hydrating without being "overly" hydrating which will irritate the oily-ness in my skin! I will say however, by hydrating my skin more and more, my skin has become less oily which is what its supposed to do! :) So let's dive into the products! :)

Morning Routine

So most mornings I try to keep it pretty simple because I am usually in a hurry (I am the furthest from a morning person!) so the fewer products I have to use the better! What I'm going to show you though are the things I would use everyday if I had the time or if its a weekend! 

If you know me at all you know how much I love this product. It is by far the best cleanser I have every used and is gentle enough to use around the eyes to remove eye makeup! It also is the first cleanser that hasn't stripped my skin and left my face feeling tight and dry! Since I am on the dryer side I like something that will at least lightly moisturize. This is the description straight from philosophy's website! I completely agree with it! "purity made simple one-step facial cleanser is our award-winning cleanser, loved by all for its multitasking, 4-in-1 approach to cleansing. purity made simple gently cleanses, tones and melts away all face and eye makeup in one simple step, while lightly hydrating. skin is left feeling perfectly clean, comfortable and balanced." Again I say... AMAZING!

 

Now through the week I do not have time to do this in the morning. Letting a mask sit for 7-10 minutes may not seem like that long, but when you are not a morning person, that is 10 minutes of extra sleep :P however I do use this mask every Saturday & Sunday morning! Which makes up for the two times during the week I would normally use it. Even if its a gentle mask you really don't want to use it more than twice a week. I prefer to use an enzyme mask because it "eats away" all the build up of dead skin. The top layer of our skin is just dead skin, so in the processes of cell turnover, if you're not exfoliating you can get a build up of dead skin. I do exfoliate with an manual exfoliant (scrubs and such) on occasion but I prefer to use this because it is more gentle and moisturizing. This is the description of the product from the website! "How delicious to surrender your sensitive skin to the relaxing, moisturizing comfort of this vacation in a jar. Sensitive Skin Enzyme Mask not only softens and calms irritated skin on contact but also–with the lightest possible touch-dissolves residual dead skin cell build-up too."

Now even though the purity cleanser is supposed to tone your skin as well, I prefer to use a good ole fashioned toner on my own. Especially since I apply an enzyme mask after since toner not only balances the skin after being stripped from cleaning, it will remove any product reside or left behind traces of makeup! I really love toner and the smell of this product is great! "Completing the cleansing process, Balancing Tonic gently removes remaining traces of dirt, oil, and makeup to leave skin feeling clean and soft. This freshly scented botanically-enriched formula balances the skin and helps prevent moisture loss while protecting skin against bacteria and harmful environmental stressors"

I do not use this often at all, but I wanted to include it because I have been using it recently. I like to use this after I cleanse with purity when I'm having  some issues with my skin. I've been dealing with some breakouts lately so I have been using this medicated acne facial wash just to help treat my problem areas! " Medicated Pumice Wash works deep to eliminate acne-triggering impurities while prepping skin to be more responsive to treatment products"

I can not express enough the importance of sunscreen! Most people tend to think that if they're not going to be in direct sunlight (ie. Laying on the Beach, Running outside, etc.) they don't need it. WRONG! Even if you're driving in your car you are exposed to sun. Sun Damage cause 90% of your natural aging process and while staying completely out of the sun is way too much to ask of people you should also use a moisturizer with at least SPF 30 every single day! I've heard people say "well I've been doing this for years and I have no sun damage" That's because it takes time to show up! Which is why as you mature some people being to get dark spots, deep lines, ect.. It's all the stuff they didn't prevent in their younger years coming to the surface over time! So if you start now, you'll have less damage and issues as you age! I have clients come in that are all ages and its very apparent who took care of their skin and who hasn't once I get them under my magnification lamp!

Night Routine 

Now my night routine doesn't change too much from my morning routine, I still use my purity cleanser and my control corrective balancing tonic but I add in more night time appropriate  products as well. Mostly things that are too heavy to wear during the day time! All of these things are from Mario Badescu. I just recently started using this line and I have to say I am absolutely loving it!

 

 

 

This facial spray is amazing! I use this quite a few times throughout the day for a refresh if my skin is feeling yucky, I set my makeup with this and I also use it nightly after my balancing toner. It smells absolutely divine!(which is probably why I spray it so much!) You can also spray it on your hair! "
A refreshing, hydrating mist to use anywhere anytime. Simply formulated with fragrant Herbal Extracts and Rosewater for a pleasant, pick me up for dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable skin. Spray your day and night creams for a boost of hydration or use it to set make-up or spray on dry hair throughout the day. Safe for all skin types. Gentle, non-irritating."

 Night creams are perfect for just that, NIGHT! :) This is a very thick consistency but moisturizes like a dream! I'm always looking for a thicker moisturizer at night because thats when your skin starts to repair itself so it needs all the moisture it can get! One of the best things about this product is that you barely have to use any! Maybe about the size of a dime amount will cover your face and neck! That's the one of the biggest misconceptions people get about skin care products. They thing "why spend double the money on half the product?" That's because you use way less of it! I know when I was using Neutrogena moisturizer I was using about a walnut or bigger amount for just my face and neck and thats just a ridiculous amount! "Intense moisture replenishing night cream enriched with antioxidant Vitamin A to reduce the effects of aging. A high concentration of emollients along with Collagen help to preserve skin's tone and elasticity"
 

 I only use this product once a week and of course I use it at night! I apply a little after I cleanse and let it sit for 20 minutes then start the rest of my night time routine! It helps with the redness in my skin as well if I'm having any type of breakouts! It's really amazing stuff! :) "Control irritation and redness caused by acne. A great companion product to our Drying Mask that balances out redness and acne-irritated skin. Non-hardening and effective for very sensitive or dry skin types with acne. Contains soothing Balsam Peru, a natural, anti-inflammatory ingredient."

Another must have product that everyone should use is an eye cream or gel! The skin under your eyes is so different than the rest of the face that it deserves some special attention. That thin skin will become more thin with age as well as begin to crease/wrinkle if not properly taken care of! So start now so you won't have to worry about it as you age. I apply this just under my eyes, nowhere else. I also do no apply moisturizer under my eyes, just my eye gel! "Improve the delicate eye skin’s hydration levels with our greaseless, lightweight eye gel formulated with softening Ceramides and nourishing Herbal Extracts. Diminishes puffiness and tired eyes. Store in the fridge for a soothing morning eye treatment"

And that's pretty much it! I'm constantly trying new products so it can change up pretty fast, but these have been my go to's for the last couple months :) Something I've come to learn both through textbooks and personal experience is that if you want to have flawless makeup or just skin for that matter, you have to take care of yourself interally and take the time to pamper your skin as much as possible. If you were born with great skin, maintain it! You'll be thankful you did as you age! Well there you have it, my morning & night skin care routine. As always, please leave me any comments or questions you have about this post or any of my previous posts! Until next time, Stay Beautiful! <3